MattF

Hi All, Can anyone shed any light on how I would go about determining whether a paint spraying shed is classed as a 'Explosive atmosphere'. I am not sure how you measure this, and what the thresholds of this is. Also, if it turns out we do have a 'Explosive atmosphere' how do I go about ensuring that we install adequate ventilation systems (a highly regarded ventilation manufacturers stated that they couldn't give us that information, they just manufacture and install the systems), to ensure we make the atmosphere non explosive. I have done a little reading around on the subject, but I am getting a little lost in it. So any guidance would be great. Thanks

Tom, having thought about it, I am wondering if the certificate that keeps getting mentioned is the fire door certificate that should have been provided to the property owner under the Building Regs?

There is no risk assessment certificate, I can only assume that the solicitors are referring to the fire risk assessment, which dependant on a number of factors, may not need to have been recorded. It would be worth your while contacting the owner of the flats, and requesting a copy of the fire risk assessment if it has been recorded. Matt

Ok, Thanks Tom. I think from reading into it, i need a protected escape route as the route is a 'dead end' route, with just one way out. Would you say this was accurate? Is there anywhere you can point me so i can find out which type of escape route i need. I need to be able to confidently say which type before i advise my clients as to the reason they require all doors to be fire doors, if that turns out to be the case. Thanks